Martina McAnee (Derry)

Experienced, Professional Childcare in a Warm, Play-Based Home Setting

With over 23 years of hands-on childcare experience, I offer a nurturing, fun, and developmentally focused childminding service designed to support each child's individual needs. My background includes:

•  5 years of experience working in nursery settings
•  18 years as a self-employed registered childminder

Qualifications & Training

I am highly qualified in the field of early years education and childcare, holding:

•  NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development
•  Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children’s Care, Learning and Development (Management)

My assistant and I are committed to continuous professional development. We regularly attend training to stay updated on the latest approaches in child development and early education. Together, we hold current certificates in:

•  Paediatric First Aid • Health & Safety
•  Child Protection/Safeguarding
•  Safeguarding
•  Food Hygiene training
•  Epic Pen and Epilepsy Training
•  Designated child protection officer training

I believe in continuous professional training and have and continue to attend courses on:

•  Makaton training Level 1
•  Adverse Childhood Experiences
•  Dynamis Training and Insight
•  Speech and Language training in early talk
•  Speech and Language help kids talk basic awareness course
•  Speech and Language improving children’s vocabulary 5 to 12 years
•  Speech and Language Early years talk from 0 to 3 years
•  Emotional Regulation Training
•  Equality inclusion and diversity training
•  Child bereavement training
•  Solihull Approach Training
• Level 2 Diploma in Autistic Spectrum Conditions
•  Children’s Social and Emotional Development Training from 0 to 12 years
•  Musical Workshop Training for Children
•  Child Development training from 0 to 3 years

My Approach

I run a play-based, child-centred setting that encourages learning through fun, exploration, and meaningful interaction. Each child is treated as an individual, with tailored activities to support their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive growth.

What I Offer

•  A warm, home-from-home environment where your child feels safe, secure, and valued
•  Flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to support working families outside the typical 9–5 schedule
•  Healthy, home-cooked meals prepared daily
•  Safe, enclosed indoor and outdoor play areas with activities suitable for all weathers
•  A non-smoking household
•  Fully NICMA-insured for your peace of mind

If you're looking for a reliable, caring, and experienced childminder who offers high-quality care and learning opportunities in a supportive setting, I’d love to hear from you.

To talk about vacancies and your childcare needs you can contact me as follows:

• By telephone: 07523053706

• Or by email: martina@busybee.kids